Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Dr. Steven E. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer

POSITION TITLE:

High School Math Teacher (7:50 AM – 3:10 PM M-Th, 7:50 AM – 2:00 PM F)
REPORTS TO:

Principal
LOCATION:

300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
POSITION START:

ASAP
JOB
DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, exempt, 187 day position. Responsibilities include plan, prepare and present lessons of appropriate
academic work to their students, use appropriate communication techniques to assure clarity and accuracy of conveyed
information, attend in-service and departmental meetings to participate in decision-making, to maintain current knowledge
in the field, and to gain new understanding of new techniques and methodologies in education, manage the classroom
effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment, adapt
teaching methods to fit needs of each individual student, and working with the Principal in guiding parents toward
identifying their child’s strengths and weaknesses and in programming for them accordingly through their IEP process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PA Instructional I or II certification in Hearing Impaired. Teachers of the Deaf are preferred to enter at a Master’s
Level with some experience. The minimum level requirement for this position is a Bachelor’s Degree with
Certification in Hearing Impaired.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required. Physical, TB and Drug Screen also required.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:

Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
astroud@wpsd.org

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or

sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.